Casual Cook

Job Title: Cook

Competition #: 5118/5270 - CAS

Ministry Unit/Dept: Fort St John | Northern Centre of Hope | Shelter/Supportive Housing

Status: Casual – On Call

Starting Wage: $21.16

Date Posted: February 16, 2024

Mission and Values:

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Core Values

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

Job description:

Position Purpose summary:

Prepares lunch and supper for the Northern Centre of Hope while ensuring compliance with the Canada Food Guide and with applicable health regulations.

BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Prepares lunch and dinner meals in accordance with the meal plan set out by the food service coordinator.

· Monitors food preparation of volunteers to ensure all food and products are consistently prepared and serves according to recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards

· To decide on the appropriate, creative, and efficient use of food, including donations so as to minimize wastage.

· Adapts work practices within specific parameter to ensure the efficient delivery of food services

· Monitors preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment; recommends

· Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education requirements:

· Safe Food Handling Certificate

· Fluent in written and spoken English

· Knowledge of Health & Safety issues and Canada Food Guide

· Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills both verbal and written

PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED:

· Lifting, packing, moving more than 20 lbs, standing for several hours at a time

CONCENTRATION REQUIRED:

· The performance of the job requires continuously monitoring the environment, frequently interacting with clients, attentive listening, and moderate attention when recording information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The incumbent’s work environment is typically in an office and a program department - Shelter, Treatment facilities.

The incumbent works under generally agreeable conditions, with the following exceptions:

· May have to deal with angry people

· Verbal abuse

· Work schedule affecting lifestyle

· The incumbent may have little to no travel required.

EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS:

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to the following:

· Physical attacks by others

· Exposure to infectious diseases

· Exposure to toxic chemicals

· Exposure to bodily fluids

· Sharp objects

· Other dangerous situations

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Praesidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $21.16 per hour

Schedule:

• On call

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort St. John, BC (required)

Work Location: In person